tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99025501370732785.comments2015-11-28T20:55:01.322-06:0021 Love Tags and CountingValeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04240011046050695766noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99025501370732785.post-60888442839654444642015-11-28T20:55:01.322-06:002015-11-28T20:55:01.322-06:00Thank you, Steven! So kind! And Happy Thanksgiving...Thank you, Steven! So kind! And Happy Thanksgiving!Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04240011046050695766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99025501370732785.post-29893355521544498982015-11-26T00:28:46.519-06:002015-11-26T00:28:46.519-06:00A beautiful raw tale of hope, understanding, and c...A beautiful raw tale of hope, understanding, and commitment. Happy Thanksgiving and how appropriate it is!Stevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00365685607681774519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99025501370732785.post-38632319011185747182015-11-26T00:27:53.738-06:002015-11-26T00:27:53.738-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Stevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00365685607681774519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99025501370732785.post-84436290811809095642014-05-12T15:19:10.223-05:002014-05-12T15:19:10.223-05:00Some shared stories from readers (through fb):
Mo...Some shared stories from readers (through fb):<br /><br />Monica: I think you look beautiful! I got comments like that too. The comments I truly enjoyed (not) is when people would tell me where the rest of my baby weight went besides my belly! Thank you....move along!<br /><br />Joanna: Yeah, once I had two I became that exact person in Starbucks you mentioned at the end. Hang in there... The end is near!<br /><br />Aimee: Love this, Valerie. I feel you and love the part about strangers smiling at you. I wish I had that kind thought a few weeks ago. #3 got way more comments than the first two! Also on the struggling with two note- one of the best things I did this time was get a graco sit and stand...my kids=wrangled<br /><br />Reagan: This is perhaps the best thing you&#39;ve ever written. Thanks for sharing! I&#39;ve been there. Twins. Pop? I love the line, &quot; I&#39;ll be the mom of two attracting glares instead of smiles as I accidentally block the door to Starbucks while struggling with the infant stroller and trying to convince my preschooler to keep moving in the same direction for more than a few steps at a time.&quot; Sweet. Candid. Refreshing and wonderful <br /><br />Jeanette: Cute! I assume the photo is not your belly (because it doesn&#39;t look like a torpedo). The most insensitive comment I remember was a guy who started walking beside me as I waddled along at the Pentagon and asked how far along (which I answered), then said &quot;this will be your only one, right?&quot; (which I assumed to be a passive-aggressive comment on my advanced maternal age).<br /><br />Jennifer: I love a good blog post. I heard all those comments, except the torpedo....<br />Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04240011046050695766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99025501370732785.post-66075850522194794342014-05-09T22:00:03.098-05:002014-05-09T22:00:03.098-05:00Awww - thanks! Such a huge compliment, especially ...Awww - thanks! Such a huge compliment, especially from you, Mrs. Amazing!Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04240011046050695766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99025501370732785.post-74679808369900764982014-05-09T21:58:11.209-05:002014-05-09T21:58:11.209-05:00Thank you!!! Actually that is my pic in early Marc...Thank you!!! Actually that is my pic in early March -- after the torpedo comment, but before the salami one! Maybe the cropped jacket was helping to balance the belly. Anyway, I appreciate your comments (as always)! Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04240011046050695766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99025501370732785.post-85589892069436192892014-05-09T08:27:01.009-05:002014-05-09T08:27:01.009-05:00You are just awesome!You are just awesome!Dian Kiddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01895128741370441746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99025501370732785.post-14102776726420009602014-05-07T08:29:27.236-05:002014-05-07T08:29:27.236-05:00From the picture, you look not huge! How can peopl...From the picture, you look not huge! How can people say that? I don&#39;t get it but anyway. You made me laugh about the blocking the door with your infant and preschooler and potty accident comment. Hilarious! I&#39;m sure you look amazing! Good luck and can&#39;t wait to see pictures.The Long Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09075506652203322911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99025501370732785.post-40320881529413978022014-04-01T11:52:21.216-05:002014-04-01T11:52:21.216-05:00Thanks for the sweet comment! I love to hear the f...Thanks for the sweet comment! I love to hear the funny things other kids are doing. Yep - sometimes the cereal mixtures get strange, but oh well!Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04240011046050695766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99025501370732785.post-63819230176389651042014-03-31T10:47:29.924-05:002014-03-31T10:47:29.924-05:00Isn&#39;t it funny how the perception of how you w...Isn&#39;t it funny how the perception of how you will be as a parent is a little off from real life. The cereal thing- Sarah eats hers out of a cup like my husband. And mixing them makes sense. Now if you are mixing froot loops with shredded wheat, not so much. Any blog post is better than no blog post. Don&#39;t pressure yourself.The Long Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09075506652203322911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99025501370732785.post-64494353213881785442013-11-09T22:20:50.926-06:002013-11-09T22:20:50.926-06:00Between the nausea, funny tastes/smells and raveno...Between the nausea, funny tastes/smells and ravenous hunger spikes I&#39;m surprised anyone survives that first trimester! MsHellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16164145412155269452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99025501370732785.post-27193337580294365872013-11-01T22:12:38.796-05:002013-11-01T22:12:38.796-05:00Thanks, Leanne! :)Thanks, Leanne! :)Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04240011046050695766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99025501370732785.post-62896945035393920552013-11-01T21:17:35.784-05:002013-11-01T21:17:35.784-05:00I love it!!! Great tweets--I&#39;m glad we didn&#...I love it!!! Great tweets--I&#39;m glad we didn&#39;t have to miss out on them! :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07207187900508799534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99025501370732785.post-39541221960793257602013-07-19T11:04:58.622-05:002013-07-19T11:04:58.622-05:00Also, I meant to say that (until today...) he has ...Also, I meant to say that (until today...) he has been sleeping 30 minutes longer in the morning without his pacifier, bringing us to a glorious 7:05. I will absolutely take it!Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04240011046050695766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99025501370732785.post-34900374836210242342013-07-19T11:03:44.346-05:002013-07-19T11:03:44.346-05:00Thanks, Lauren! You&#39;re so sweet to take the ti...Thanks, Lauren! You&#39;re so sweet to take the time to say so!Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04240011046050695766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99025501370732785.post-76246056849713387762013-07-18T21:16:12.360-05:002013-07-18T21:16:12.360-05:00Good job, Gavin!! And good job, Valerie! :)Good job, Gavin!! And good job, Valerie! :)Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11672062516816551618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99025501370732785.post-52273950278610621752013-07-16T23:16:34.799-05:002013-07-16T23:16:34.799-05:00Thanks, Lauren!! I would definitely say I was more...Thanks, Lauren!! I would definitely say I was more happy to have the paci than to not, even with the weaning from it. It was a nice tool for its time. Really appreciate the read and the well wishes!Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04240011046050695766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99025501370732785.post-43935657295903837992013-07-16T23:14:23.137-05:002013-07-16T23:14:23.137-05:00So true! Sometimes I just try to soak it up and wa...So true! Sometimes I just try to soak it up and watch him play. The changes happening right now are so amazing...as long as I don&#39;t take his adamant moves toward independence (and &quot;no mommy&quot; moments) too seriously.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04240011046050695766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99025501370732785.post-39781553174523618072013-07-16T13:53:21.423-05:002013-07-16T13:53:21.423-05:00I have learned as well (so far) that 2s aren&#39;t...I have learned as well (so far) that 2s aren&#39;t ALL bad, it&#39;s just segments. The good segments outweigh the bad right now. I get &quot;no mommy&quot; when Sarah doesn&#39;t want help. But the snuggles are the best!The Long Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09075506652203322911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99025501370732785.post-40357819641912740002013-07-15T13:47:41.824-05:002013-07-15T13:47:41.824-05:00Keep us updated, Valerie! I hope Gavin does well!...Keep us updated, Valerie! I hope Gavin does well!<br /><br />My kiddo was never interested in a pacifier. I have no idea why!! I was ready to pop it in his mouth, though. :)Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11672062516816551618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99025501370732785.post-78018876721183555062013-05-30T14:54:41.417-05:002013-05-30T14:54:41.417-05:00Awesome dinnertime comment! Love it!
Yeah, we did...Awesome dinnertime comment! Love it!<br /><br />Yeah, we didn&#39;t even try to hold back our laughter. I don&#39;t think Josh spoke for like a minute.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04240011046050695766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99025501370732785.post-32028994685608628532013-05-30T14:52:24.889-05:002013-05-30T14:52:24.889-05:00Thanks!!Thanks!!Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04240011046050695766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99025501370732785.post-55693779768709161842013-05-30T14:50:33.501-05:002013-05-30T14:50:33.501-05:00Thank you! Glad to know it&#39;s not just me. ;)Thank you! Glad to know it&#39;s not just me. ;)Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04240011046050695766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99025501370732785.post-73899982466324267032013-05-29T21:53:10.578-05:002013-05-29T21:53:10.578-05:00Hahaha! So precious!!!!! I love it! The other n...Hahaha! So precious!!!!! I love it! The other night at dinner Noelle says, &quot;You know? I just follow my DREAMS!&quot; haha! Don&#39;t know where it came from but I love when they throw something out that totally catches you off guard! But seriously, I laughed out loud at Gavin&#39;s Woman comment! I would have died laughing!!!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07207187900508799534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99025501370732785.post-68856388478280202402013-05-29T20:56:23.401-05:002013-05-29T20:56:23.401-05:00HEY WOMAN! What a cute post.
{and I love the new ...HEY WOMAN! What a cute post. <br />{and I love the new header!}Molly Pagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11140964889110189585noreply@blogger.com